10 Humorous Memes and Cartoons About Immigration

By
Daniel Kurtzman
Daniel Kurtzman
Daniel Kurtzman is a political journalist turned satirist. He has been widely cited as a political humor expert and authored two books on the subject.
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Updated on 01/13/20

Like the death penalty and federal taxes, immigration is a divisive issue, one that continues to polarize Americans across the country. The subject is so controversial in some circles that having a serious conversation about it can be challenging—if not impossible. To break through the noise, some people have started creating memes and cartoons to express their points with a dose of humor. The best examples are both hilarious and thought-provoking.

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Native American View of Immigration

Immigration Meme: Indians When Are You Leaving?
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Feeding Undocumented Aliens from Europe

Thanksgiving Meme
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Complaining About Immigrants

Complaining About Immigrants
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Executive Orders on Immigration

Executive Orders on Immigration
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Lincoln's Executive Order

Lincoln's Executive Order
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Turns Out You're All Illegal

Turns Out You're All Illegal
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Immigration Caution Sign

Immigrant Caution Sign

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Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free

Give Me Your Tired Poor Huddled Masses
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Thanks, Jesus, For This Food

Thanks, Jesus, For This Food
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Celebrating Great Nation of Immigrants

Celebrating Great Nation of Immigrants